July 2022
River Detectives art exhibition
On June 8, River Detectives students from four schools in the Cohuna area gathered at Treetops Scout Camp for a day of environmental and cultural learning with North Central CMA staff, Barapa Barapa Traditional Owners, Parks Victoria, Native Fish Australia, Turtles Australia and ceramicist Ann Ferguson. They enjoyed four rotational activities; weaving and boomerang painting, environmental water and it's benefits for fauna, macroinvertebrate sampling and clay sculptures. After the event their amazing art work was glazed and fired and is…
Find out more »School Incursions
1hr incursions are being offered to 14 River Detectives schools within the North Central region this term at no cost to schools. Taking into consideration the needs of schools, experience of staff and balancing with other events an offer is extended to the following schools to get in quick and book an incursion on the waterway health topic of your choice using this link https://forms.gle/6ZqMzBgkSKXeo2qG7 East Loddon P-12 Bridgewater PS Langley PS Rochester PS Boort District P-12 Lake Charm PS…
Find out more »September 2022
2022 River Detectives Statewide Online Summit
This is a unique opportunity to come together online as a statewide cohort of passionate teachers, coordinators and project partners to; Showcase and celebrate River Detectives program highlights Share learnings with each other, ask questions and upskill Reflect and shape the program moving forward Hear from a guest speaker, RMIT Litter Trackers Program Check out the invitation flyer. Please RSVP by completing this short form by Friday 9th September. The link to join us on Teams will be sent prior…
Find out more »October 2022
Term Four School Incursions – North Central region
1hr incursions are being offered to 12 River Detectives schools within the North Central region this term at no cost to schools. Taking into consideration the needs of schools, experience of staff and balancing with other events an offer is extended to the following schools to get in quick and book an incursion on the waterway health topic of your choice using this link https://forms.gle/yu68eCFPuHYriaQr6 Daylesford Dharma School Bullarto PS Lockwood South PS St Francis of the Fields PS Castlemaine Steiner…
Find out more »Waterbug PD sessions for teachers – North Central region – Bendigo area
Teaching staff and anyone involved in helping registered schools with their River Detectives involvement are invited to the second free River Detectives PD session for 2022. Spring has sprung so it’s prime waterbug season !! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is a highly engaging, practical, educational activity for all ages that adds another waterway assessment method to your citizen-science toolbox. Come along for a hands-on session with your River Detectives colleagues; Experience waterbug sampling first hand and enhance your knowledge and ID skills Gain…
Find out more »May 2023
Ask The Expert webinar with Josh Griffiths about PLATYPUS !! Get your questions in by May 12
We are really pleased to be offering our first Ask The Expert webinar for 2023 and THRILLED to have secured wildlife ecologist Josh Griffiths to tell us all about platypus and the Great Australian Platypus Search !! But what would you and your students like to know ? Take a look at this invite to understand the broad focus of our chat, get links to some tuning in resources and start gathering your class’s questions to email in by Friday 12th May. To…
Find out more »September 2023
Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »October 2023
National Water Week event
Help celebrate National Water Week 2023 at the Bendigo Library. Have you ever wanted to give River Detectives activities a try before making a commitment ? Either as a teacher, a passionate parent looking to persuade your school to take part or as a Landcarer curious about the program that could help you connect better with your local school ? Come along to this event and enjoy a River Detectives 'Come and Try session'. Try your hand at the citizen…
Find out more »This program is proudly sponsored in the North Central CMA region by
